Mozambican journalist Ibraimo Mbaruco still missing
The Mozambican government’s pedestrian approach to the disappearance of Ibraimo Mbaruco perpetuates a culture of impunity that poses great risk to journalists.
Zimbabwe making good progress in terms of access to information
MISA Zimbabwe commends the Zimbabwean government for enacting the Freedom of Information Act, but condemns the proposed Computer Crime and Cyber Security Bill.
Journalist Elizabeth Mashiri goes through humiliating ordeal during her arrest
Zimbabwean journalist Elizabeth Mashiri was arrested for disorderly conduct for filming a clash between police and vendors, in the city of Gweru.
MISA Zimbabwe UPR submissions on Zimbabwe highlight infringements on FoE
In submissions to the Universal Periodic Review process, the Zimbabwe chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa notes improvements in the legislative environment, but condemns clawback provisions in proposed new laws.
Imprisoned Zimbabwean journalist Jeffrey Moyo mistreated
Zimbabwean journalist Jeffrey Moyo is denied bail on the basis that he “poses a flight risk and is a threat to national security”.
Zimbabwe slides in freedom of expression ranking
Although Zimbabwe has implemented a raft of new legislation that create a partially media friendly environment, the harassment of journalists and threats of surveillance are a major cause of concern.
Right to privacy under threat in Zimbabwe
The right to privacy in Zimbabwe is increasingly under threat following remarks by President Emmerson Mnangagwa that the government had managed to track the locations of certain individuals and their communication details.
AFEX petition Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa to release journalist Hopewell Chino’no
The regional coalition Africa Freedom of Expression Exchangen has called on the Zimbabwean government to immediately drop charges against Chin’ono and ensure an enabling environment for journalists to work in.
Government asked to enact Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill in line with continental benchmarks
Human rights groups worldwide highlight that the bill in its current form does not meet international standards on protecting privacy and personal data
COVID-19 accelerates media sustainability crisis in Southern Africa
Diverse, free and independent media is under severe threat as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the financial viability of media outlets in the region.
Two Zimbabwean journalists arrested under COVID-19 lockdown regulations
Zimbabwean journalists Frank Chikowore and Samuel Takawira were detained, arrested and charged on the pretext of flouting COVID-19 lockdown regulations while investigating violence against three opposition activists.
AFEX commemorates IDEI with partners in Zimbabwe
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) commemoration of IDEI with Zimbabwean partners and stakeholders focused on “Journalists’ Security for Free, Open and Informed Societies”.
AFEX condemns attacks on journalists in Zimbabwe
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is supporting the Zimbabwe chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-Zimbabwe) in condemning the spate of attacks on journalists in recent weeks.
Civil society groups call for changes to Zimbabwe’s new ATI law
IFEX members are calling for changes to Zimbabwe’s recently gazetted Freedom of Information Bill to bring it in line with Zimbabwe’s constitution and international human rights standards.
ATI and safety of journalists of paramount importance for credible elections
MISA-Zimbabwe is asking governments preparing to hold elections in the SADC region to ensure access to information and guarantee safety of journalists.
MISA-Zimbabwe condemns police deliberate attack on 263Chat journalists
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers intentionally shot three teargas canisters into the offices of a local media organisation in Harare and then barricaded the doors preventing staff from exiting.